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New York City’s Premier LGBTQIA+ Band 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ The Sound of Love and Joy Since 1979! ✨

Founded in 1979, The Q***r Big Apple Corps (the new name of the Le***an & Gay Big Apple Corps) is the premier Marching and Symphonic Band for LGBTQIA+ musicians and friends in the New York City metropolitan area. Our page is a place for you to learn more about The Q***r Big Apple Corps (QBAC) and to share your stories. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the accuracy of the information, opinions, claims, or advice shared here by our fans. We are excited that you’ve decided to join our page, and look forward to sharing our stories and excitement with you.

10/11/2026

Happy National Coming Out Day! 🥳 We’re all about love, joy, and visibility today and every day 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

09/23/2026

Happy Bisexual Visibility Day!!! 🩷💜💙

09/22/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that Tara Fayazi (they/them) will be the next Artistic Director of the Q***r Big Apple Corps Marching Band.

Tara brings more than a decade of experience as a music educator, tuba player, and arts leader, along with a deep understanding of QBAC and what makes this band so special. They joined QBAC in 2015, became a Drum Major in 2018, and has served as Assistant Artistic Director of the Marching Band since 2022.

Tara holds a dual BM in Music Education and Tuba Performance from the Eastman School of Music and an MA in Arts Management and Entrepreneurship from The New School. They have spent more than a decade teaching music in New York City schools and beyond, developing a passion for music education and for creating inclusive, community-centered musical experiences.

As a leader, Tara is committed to building on the band’s legacy while continuing to help it grow. Their vision centers on joyful music-making, thoughtful teaching, accessibility, and belonging—and on creating an environment where musicians can challenge themselves, develop their skills, and feel welcome.

For Tara, taking on the role is deeply personal, too. “This band has taken care of me as I have grown into myself as a musician and leader,” they wrote to the band. “I look forward to bringing all that I have to offer to lead and care for you all with pride.”

Tara will work alongside Marita Begley throughout October before assuming full artistic leadership in November.

And as we welcome Tara into this new role, we celebrate Marita’s extraordinary 25 years of leadership. Her musicianship, dedication, and vision have shaped generations of musicians, color guard, dancers, and volunteers, and helped make QBAC the powerful, joyful expression of LGBTQIA+ pride that it is today. We’re enormously grateful for everything she has given the band. Stay tuned for opportunities to celebrate Marita in person.

Please join us in welcoming Tara as QBAC’s next Marching Band Artistic Director! We’re excited for what Tara will bring to the band, and for everything that comes next.

09/04/2026

Thank you for having us back US Open ! We love any opportunity to keep the Pride vibes going all year 🌈

09/01/2026

Join us bright and early this Thursday, September 3rd to kick off Pride Day at the US Open 🌈 We’ll be performing on the boardwalk near the Main Entry at 10 AM - see you there! 🎾

08/21/2026

Kick off your Saturday night with us tomorrow at Queens Night Market 🌙 Come through to hear our set at 7 PM and get a taste of Queens from dozens of delicious vendors!

07/17/2026

We Found Love at NYC Pride 💕

07/08/2026

Giving the people what they want: 💖

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New York, NY

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+19295396821

Website

http://www.qbac.org/

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